Former U.S. President Donald Trump is experiencing a notable surge in the valuation of his cryptocurrency investments, particularly driven by the popularity of meme coins.
As of October 18, Trump’s cryptocurrency portfolio was assessed at approximately $7.79 million, reflecting a remarkable increase of 420% from its initial valuation of $1.5 million at the start of 2024, according to data from the blockchain analytics platform Arkham.
The examination of his cryptocurrency assets indicates that 65% of his investments are in meme coins, with the MAGA (TRUMP) token constituting the largest share. As outlined in this report, the token is currently priced at $5.21 and has surged by over 1,300% in the past year, contributing an additional $3.02 million to his total portfolio.
Ethereum (ETH) ranks second in his investments, valued at $1.3 million. Other noteworthy assets in the Republican presidential hopeful’s portfolio include USD Coin (USDC) at $137.81 and Polygon (MATIC) at $1.96.
This remarkable growth is largely attributed to a recent influx of investor interest in meme coins. Furthermore, many of the meme coins held in Trump’s portfolio have connections to events impacting him, such as a recently thwarted assassination attempt and his relationship with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).
Trump’s investing strategy has positioned him as one of the most prominent figures in the cryptocurrency space among current U.S. political leaders.
Trump’s Impact on the Cryptocurrency Market
With the upcoming elections in November, Trump has reaffirmed his support for digital currencies, particularly Bitcoin (BTC), promising to make the U.S. a cornerstone for innovation in digital assets. At the same time, the former president has voiced concerns regarding the potential adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), asserting they could undermine financial freedom.
In addition to his personal crypto endeavors, Trump is engaged in launching his own cryptocurrency project, known as the World Liberty Financial (WLF) initiative.
According to Trump, this initiative is intended to revolutionize the financial landscape. However, the token’s launch has attracted some controversy, with reports suggesting that Trump and his family might receive 75% of the proceeds from the token sale.
Furthermore, the cryptocurrency fell short of its initial sales target of $300 million, raising less than $12 million.
In light of this investment background, analysts propose that a Trump victory could greatly influence asset prices. For instance, Standard Chartered predicts that Bitcoin might rise to approximately $150,000 if Trump regains the presidency.
The connection between a potential Trump presidency and the cryptocurrency market is also reflected in betting odds, with Bitcoin prices increasing in line with higher odds of Trump’s electoral success, as reported by Finbold.
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